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BJ03 AXR

2003 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Lt126,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 130,929 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear light lense

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 20 May 2014 130,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear light lense

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 15 May 2013 127,405 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear light lense

offside front tyre worn close to the limit-worn very low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn very close to the 1.6mm limit

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 14 May 2013 127,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear light lense

offside front tyre worn close to the limit-worn very low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn very close to the 1.6mm limit

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 22 May 2012 119,035 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise damage to nearside rear light lense

advise front brakes slight imbalance

advise park brake adjustment

Fail 21 May 2012 119,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise damage to nearside rear light lense

advise front brakes slight imbalance

advise park brake adjustment

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,137 miles

brake warning light on the dash

strong advise both front tyres worn close to the limit and devoid of tread on both edges

Fail 27 May 2011 109,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake warning light on the dash

strong advise both front tyres worn close to the limit and devoid of tread on both edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 101,700 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 101,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 90,110 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 85,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,375 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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BJ03 AXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 126,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 AXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 AXR registered?

BJ03 AXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is BJ03 AXR safe to buy?

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